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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education